A very rare find, this Camellia dates back to the 1840's when it's origination took place at the renowned Magnolia Plantation and Gardens in Charleston, South Carolina. It's special significance is it's name. This Camellia was named after Reverend John Bennett who was born at the plantation where he shared stewardship with his father, and upon his father's passing, continued on as superintendent until his death in 1926.
Our Southern Flower Garden is home to many Camellias, and we are excited to share this one with you. We estimate that this beautiful specimen tree has been growing in the yard of our 1930-built, southern home for almost a century.
This evergreen Camellia is a showy, old fashioned specimen. The dark green foliage provides a lush backdrop for the beautiful semi-double blooms of salmon pink with gold anthers, white filaments, and veined petals. Bloom time is mid to late winter. Plant in well-drained soil, in part sun, part shade. Grows 10-12 feet tall and wide, at a slow growth rate. Heat and humidity tolerant. Hardy in zone 7-9. These are growing in 3.5-inch pots.
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